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Scientists create body swapping illusion
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Swedish neuroscientists say they have demonstrated, for the first time, that people can perceive another body to be their own.
Stressed mums have unhappy kids
Recent research has found that mothers who are stressed during pregnancy are likely to have children who develop emotional problems early on.
New camera sees snoring in action
Recent research is using a flexible probe to take 2d and 3d images in the airways of people who have sleep apnoea, a potentially harmful condition.
Broader medical refusal rule may go far beyond abortion
The Bush administration plans a new 'right of conscience' rule that would allow more workers to refuse more procedures. Critics say it could apply to artificial insemination and birth control. ...
New drug may put jet lag to rest
The experimental medication, called tasimelteon, works like melatonin and restores normal sleep patterns, researchers say. ...
Psychiatric Disorders Common Among College-age Individuals; Few Seek Treatment
Psychiatric disorders appear to be common among 18- to 24-year-olds, with overall rates similar among those attending or not attending college, according to a new report. Almost half of college-aged...
New test for depression
A new universal test to predict the risk of someone succumbing to major depression has been developed by UCL (University College London) researchers. The online tool, predictD, could eventually be...
McGill researcher on a quest to cure disfiguring parasitic disease
Eating a meal in a restaurant is one of those trivial, everyday activities we take for granted in the developed world. For Canadian aid worker Louisette Pouliot, however, the simple...
Newborns Exposed To Maternal Smoking More Irritable, Difficult To Soothe
New research reveals that babies exposed to tobacco in utero are less likely to self-soothe and are more aroused and excitable than newborns whose mothers didn't smoke during pregnancy.
Researchers identify gene in age-related hearing loss
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, accounts for 30 percent of all hearing loss. So, why do some people lose their hearing as they get older but other people can...
Mother Of Webcam Suicide Man Shares Pain
The mother and sister of a teenager who killed himself in front of a Webcam last month are questioning the morals of online viewers who witnessed the suicide and called...
An Ace For Visually-impaired Students In Computer Science
Many computing luminaries, such as Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, have an early experience in common -- an engaging experience in middle school or high school that sparked an excitement...
Elementary school intervention increases mental, sexual health, economic status
Fifteen years after they completed an intervention program designed to help their social development in elementary school, young adults reported better mental health, sexual health and higher educational and economic...
Physics is for wimps
Matt Springer may not have been throwing down the gauntlet in his Oct. 21 post, but I'm picking it up. He says cognitive science is much harder than physics. He...
The freedom of power
With the forthcoming inauguration this January, the nation will be closely watching to see how the President Elect will respond to the advice, influence, and criticism of his advisors, cabinet...
Easing the stress of trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects as many as one in five of all Americans who survive a harrowing experience like rape, assault, war or terrorism. It has emotionally paralyzed survivors...
Internet boosts reports of child pornography
Reports presented at the Third World Congress against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents underlines the fact that the sexual exploitation of minors has transcended national borders and is becoming...
Unravelling the mystery of mechatronics
(PhysOrg.com) -- Futuristic projects such as a glamorous desktop personal assistant called Nicole, who can help with tasks around the office, will come under the spotlight at a conference at...
Palm Pilots bridge communication gap between therapists and patients
Palm Pilots already perform a variety of functions, and in the future, they may be used as a therapeutic tool that benefits people with personality disorders. In a new study,...
Gay men's risky sexual behavior linked to feeling undesirable
Gay men who are not considered sexually desirable are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior according to new research out of the University of Toronto. They may also...
Who's most likely to be swept away?
If you think the person most likely to be involved in an avalanche this winter will be a young hot-dogger who doesn't know any better, think again.
Nationwide study confirms PET as the most powerful imaging tool in cancer management
With the most recent release of data from the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR), researchers may have reached the moment of critical mass by confirming the effectiveness of positron emission...
Linux Evolution Reveals Origins of Curious Mathematical Phenomenon
(PhysOrg.com) -- Zipf`s law is a testament to the order in our world, showing that the same patterns emerge in a wide variety of situations. The linguist George Kingsley Zipf...
No P3 for seniors homes
P.E.I.'s provincial treasurer has put to rest any notion that seniors homes on the Island might be built through a public-private partnership.
Nursing home under investigation after hidden recorder captures insults
The Department of Social Development is investigating a complaint about the alleged mistreatment of a resident at the Foyer St. Thomas nursing home in Memramcook.
Study finds childhood sleep terrors inherited
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Night terrors, which send children into sudden inconsolable screaming, are at least partially inherited, according to a study published on Monday.
U.S. and Others Could Face Eco-Punishment from Global Court
A British judge has proposed an international "supreme legal authority" to rule on environmental issues and punish countries and companies.
How do you beat jet lag?
Do you suffer from desynchronosis? You know, chronic tiredness, disorientation, stomach upsets, and stinging red-eyes? Jet lag, as it's more commonly known, can consign you to the zombie zone, usually...